/kɔr/ (KOR)

Definitions

1. noun

a core or central part of something, especially a country or region.

“The kore of the ancient civilization was a place of great cultural and historical significance.”

2. noun

a core or central part of a plant, especially the central part of a stem.

“The kore of the stem supported the growth of the leaves and branches.”

3. verb

to remove the outer layer or husk of something, especially a grain.

“The farmer kored the wheat to prepare it for milling.”

4. verb

to take the core or central part of something, especially a fruit or a vegetable.

“The chef kored the pineapple to add it to the fruit salad.”